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UP NEXT: AS YOU LIKE IT 🍃
OCT 16 - NOV 29, 2026
Tickets at www.newvillagearts.org
Award-winning professional theatre in the heart of Carlsbad Village.
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Creating adventurous artistic experiences to awaken the human spirit. Our Mission:
New Village Arts creates adventurous artistic experiences to awaken the human spirit. We provide:
-a collaborative and inspiring home for performing and visual artists;
-a forum for laughter, discussion, and deeper thinking within our community;
-a training ground for future generations of art-makers and art-lovers.

10/28/2026

The reviews are in, and the Bard is getting some love! 💚🎭 With Shakespearean romance, contemporary music and plenty of laughs, AS YOU LIKE IT brings a fresh twist to a timeless story!

AS YOU LIKE IT: THE MUSICAL
Now playing through November 29
New Village Arts | Carlsbad Village

Don't miss your chance to see what everyone's talking about! Get your tickets at newvillagearts.org.

10/27/2026

Thank you, Pam Kragen, for this beautiful review of our gorgeous AS YOU LIKE IT! We're thrilled to be celebrating love (in all of its forms) with this show. Get your tickets today, and escape to Arden for an joyful romcom that "celebrates diversity and inclusivity"!

AS YOU LIKE IT
A Musical Adaptation of William Shakespeare’s AS YOU LIKE IT
Adapted by Shaina Taub & Laurie Woolery
Music & Lyrics by Shaina Taub
Directed by Kristianne Kurner, Founder & Executive Artistic Director
Music Direction by Angela Parrish
Choreography by Nikki Antoine

Now through November 29, 2026
Tickets at NewVillageArts.org

10/26/2026

YEEHAW! 🤠 The Wild West is about to get a whole lot wilder! Join us on Friday, November 6 at 11:00 AM for FREE SPIRITS GO WEST, an interactive, improvised Western comedy where anything can happen!

🎭 WANT TO MAKE A DAY OF IT? Turn your Friday into a theatrical double feature! Stick around for the 2:00 PM matinee of AS YOU LIKE IT and enjoy BOTH performances for just $60! Simply add tickets to both shows to your cart in the same transaction, and the special package price will apply automatically. No promo code needed!

Saddle up and grab your tickets at newvillagearts.org!

10/26/2026

Congratulations to our fearless leader, Kristianne Kurner! On the heels of a beautiful opening weekend for As You Like It, we are thrilled to share that Kristianne has been awarded the Pioneer Award by the SD Performing Arts League !!! 🎉

We couldn’t be more proud of her work, dedication to her community, and her resilience as a woman in San Diego Theatre ❤️❤️

10/24/2026

🌿✨ WELCOME TO ARDEN! ✨🌿 Tonight, we officially OPEN AS YOU LIKE IT! 🎉

Love is in the air, the music is playing, and the Forest of Arden is full of surprises! Shakespeare’s beloved romantic comedy gets a fresh, folk-pop twist in this joyful musical adaptation by Tony Award winner Shaina Taub and Laurie Woolery. 💚

Join us in wishing our incredible cast, crew, musicians, and creative team a HAPPY OPENING NIGHT! 🎭

AS YOU LIKE IT
A Musical Adaptation of William Shakespeare’s AS YOU LIKE IT
Adapted by Shaina Taub & Laurie Woolery
Music & Lyrics by Shaina Taub
Directed by Kristianne Kurner, Founder & Executive Artistic Director
Music Direction by Angela Parrish
Choreography by Nikki Antoine

October 16 – November 29, 2026
Tickets at NewVillageArts.org
📸 Ken Jacques Photography (Ken Jacques)

10/23/2026

WE'RE HIRING SOUND ENGINEERS! 🎶 New Village Arts is looking for Sound Engineers to join our team and support a variety of daytime and evening events at the Dea Hurston New Village Arts Center in Carlsbad Village.

Interested? Apply on our website under About → Work With Us.

Know someone who'd be a great fit? Tag them below or share this opportunity! 💚

10/21/2026

🎶 TWO incredible musicians. ONE unforgettable night. Get ready for an evening of live music and a whole lot of heart as Berkley’s California Grass and Tim Flannery take to the Ray Charles Stage this November!

Celebrating 40 years of making music, San Diego favorite Jeff Berkley brings his signature blend of heartfelt songwriting, humor, and stories that stick with you.

Former San Diego Padre and three-time World Series champion Tim Flannery brings his passion for music to the stage with soulful, roots-inspired songs that blend country, rock, and bluegrass.

Together, they're bringing decades of music, memories, and incredible talent to Carlsbad for ONE NIGHT ONLY!

Sunday, November 15th at 8 PM
Ray Charles Stage
*All orders subject to a flat $3 processing fee.

10/20/2026

Who says Friday nights have to be ordinary?! We're bringing a little extra magic to the Forest of Arden with FIVE themed Friday nights during the run of AS YOU LIKE IT! 🎭

Swipe to discover all five themes and start planning your Friday night looks. ➡️

AS YOU LIKE IT opens this Saturday and runs through November 29th!
Get your tickets at newvillagearts.org!

10/20/2026

🎉 WE GOT THE GRANT! 🎉 We're thrilled to share that we have been awarded an Arts in California Parks grant! This exciting support will allow us to build on the creative experiences we've shared through A Walk with Yáamay.

Art has the power to connect us to one another, to our history, and to the places we call home. We're excited to create more meaningful experiences that celebrate community voices, inspire creativity, and make the arts more accessible to all. We can't wait to share what's next! 💚

A special thank you to our partners , , and for their support in making art and culture more accessible throughout California.

10/16/2026

PREVIEW CANCELLATION NOTICE - FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16
Due to challenges related to the wildfires in our area, tonight's preview performance of AS YOU LIKE IT has been canceled. All ticket holders will be contacted directly with additional information regarding their tickets and available options.

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience. Please stay safe and thank you for your continued support of New Village Arts.

Address

2787 STATE ST
Carlsbad, CA
92008

Opening Hours

Tuesday	12pm - 5pm
Wednesday	12pm - 5pm
Thursday	12pm - 5pm
	7pm - 9pm
Friday	12pm - 5pm

Telephone

+17604333245

Website

https://newvillagearts.org/

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